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The Blessed Hope and Our Time to Shine

The Blessed Hope and Our Time to Shine

Do you realize that as New Testament saints, we will take part in the most astonishing and magnificent event that the world will ever see?

Revelation 19 begins with thunderous praise for our Savior followed by our celebration with Him at the Marriage Supper of the Lamb. Then, “arrayed in fine linen, white and pure,” we will follow Jesus back to earth riding on white horses (Revelation 19:11-16) .

The Devastating Consequences Of The Church Ignoring Our "Blessed Hope"

The Devastating Consequences Of The Church Ignoring Our "Blessed Hope"

In Romans 8:23, the apostle identifies a key aspect of Jesus’ appearing, “the redemption of our bodies,” and then in verse 24 he states, “For in this hope we were saved.” Paul regarded the event we call the “Rapture” as a key belief because it signified the “hope” contained in the saving message of the Gospel.

Is the UN Agenda for Israel and Jerusalem Prophetically Significant?

Is the UN Agenda for Israel and Jerusalem Prophetically Significant?

While the upcoming meetings at the UN point us in the direction of Daniel’s seventieth week, they don’t quite get us there; something is missing. At least two major obstacles that stand in the way of the UN imposing its will on Israel.

Evidence that Demands a Verdict

Evidence that Demands a Verdict

Similar to what Josh McDowell wrote in his book, when I place today’s signs of the last days in the scales, they tip the balance overwhelmingly in favor this being the last moments before we as New Testament saints meet the Lord in the air.

The mountain of evidence allows for no other verdict than the one that says we live in the season of Jesus’ appearing.

5 Perils Facing President Trump

5 Perils Facing President Trump

Even with the positive and heartwarming scenes that emerged from Inauguration Day 2025, the US faces a future fraught with danger. The following perils facing the newly elected President are not exhaustive, but they are the ones I consider to be the most daunting.

No Time for Complacency

No Time for Complacency

Unfortunately, today’s prosperity leads many to a state of complacency regarding the Lord’s return, one that causes them to ignore the multitude of signs pointing to the start of the Tribulation.

The Rapture: Wildcard for 2025

The Rapture: Wildcard for 2025

With the dawning of 2025, is there any cause for us to be less watchful than we were a year ago? No, I believe it’s rather a time for increased optimism. Of course, it would be more than a little foolish to predict that the Rapture will happen in the next twelve months. However, it would be equally so to say it couldn’t happen at any moment.

Gabriel's Announcement to Mary Speaks to the Lack of Discernment in Today's Church

Gabriel's Announcement to Mary Speaks to the Lack of Discernment in Today's Church

The fulfillment of Messianic prophecies began with Gabriel’s visit to Mary to announce the birth of Jesus (Luke 1:28-38). Along with explaining her supernatural virgin birth, the angel referred her Isaiah’s prophecy concerning the Messiah’s birth as a “child” (Isaiah 9:6-7). His message to the mother of Jesus included the promised millennial reign of her Son.

Rapture Ramifications

Rapture Ramifications

The events of the past couple weeks have definite implications regarding the nearness of the Rapture. However, they may be different than what you might expect.

Refuting the Great Lie About Our "Blessed Hope"

Refuting the Great Lie About Our "Blessed Hope"

Though it’s been debunked countless times, a great many saints remain convinced that the doctrine of the pre-Tribulation Rapture originated with John Darby. Although they insist that no one believed in such a thing before him, it’s simply not true.

Let me be clear: If anyone tells you that this teaching originated with John Darby, they are either purposely misleading you or have themselves been the victim of someone deceiving them about its origin.

In A World Obsessed With Jerusalem, How Can You Not See Bible Prophecy Unfolding?

In A World Obsessed With Jerusalem, How Can You Not See Bible Prophecy Unfolding?

The group, which calls itself the Global Alliance, will meet again in Brussels on November 11, 2024, and then soon after on the 28th with the goal of putting in place a seven-to-ten-year peace agreement that would divide the Land and the city of Jerusalem via a two-state solution.

This points to the future fulfillment of at least three specific Bible prophecies that are in some way preparing for the antichrist’s arrival on the world scene.

Why Israel and the Church Are Squarely in the World's Crosshairs

Why Israel and the Church Are Squarely in the World's Crosshairs

Our adversary knows Bible prophecy and recognizes that his time is short. As such, he’s already planting seeds of deadly violence throughout the world that will bear much fruit during the Tribulation.

Perilous Times . . . In the Church

Perilous Times . . . In the Church

In 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Paul depicts the rebellious nature of people would mark the “perilous times” of the last days. We certainly see these attributes everywhere we look in our world. Sadly, however, they also exist among professing Christians, even among many who are truly born again.

Unsustainable

Unsustainable

If there’s one word that tells me that we don’t have much longer to wait for the Lord’s intervention in the world, it’s “unsustainable.” The current state of our world, already on the edge, is most certainly unsustainable.

Ancient Foes Impacting Today's World Events, and Your Future

Ancient Foes Impacting Today's World Events, and Your Future

The players are different. The technology appears to be far advanced from anything we have seen in just the past twenty-five years. Yet there is a sameness about today’s headlines that pertain to Israel. It’s about ancient foes.

Can God Change His Mind About Israel? Or About Us?

Can God Change His Mind About Israel? Or About Us?

Satan’s tactics have not changed; he still seeks to inject insecurity into the final outcome of our faith, which makes it depend on our continuing love for the Lord rather than His unfailing love for us.

The Political And Moral Supports Of Society Are Falling Into Ruins

The Political And Moral Supports Of Society Are Falling Into Ruins

Long ago, David asked a question that’s on the minds of many believers today. “If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?” (Psalm 11:3). In other words, what do we do as the political and moral supports of society fall to ruins around us?

The Comfort We Find in Jesus' Triumphant Return to Earth

The Comfort We Find in Jesus' Triumphant Return to Earth

If not for Bible prophecy and my hope in Jesus’ soon appearing, I could see myself easily giving into the panic that abounds in our world. But I know that regardless of how dark and chaotic our world becomes, Jesus will have the final say.